Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Project Site Manager to join the EPC Contractor on the new build synchronous condenser based in Pembrokeshire.
The Project Site Manager position comes with a day rate from £600.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
- Lead all on-site construction, commissioning, and project delivery activities for the successful execution of a new-build Synchronous Condenser facility, ensuring adherence to programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
- Manage and coordinate all site-based personnel, subcontractors, OEM representatives, and specialist contractors throughout the construction, installation, commissioning, and handover phases of the project.
- Act as the primary site interface between the EPC Contractor, Client, National Grid representatives, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
- Oversee the installation and commissioning of major electrical and mechanical equipment, including synchronous condensers, transformers, HV switchgear, protection systems, auxiliary systems, and associated balance-of-plant infrastructure.
- Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.
- Drive site safety performance by promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, conducting regular inspections, and leading toolbox talks, risk assessments, and method statement reviews.
- Monitor project progress against schedule, identify potential risks and delays, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain critical project milestones and energisation targets.
- Coordinate commissioning and energisation activities in conjunction with commissioning managers, Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs), OEMs, and network operators to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
- Manage site logistics, resource allocation, material deliveries, and subcontractor performance to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to project activities.
- Chair regular site coordination meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates, ensuring clear communication of project status, key risks, and action plans.
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring all construction and commissioning works are completed in accordance with approved procedures and documentation requirements.
- Support grid connection activities, interface management, and final handover processes, ensuring all systems are tested, commissioned, documented, and transferred successfully to the Client.
- Demonstrate previous experience delivering large-scale power generation, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or grid stability projects, with direct experience on Synchronous Condenser installations considered highly advantageous.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager position:
- Pembrokeshire
- £600.00 to £650.00 per day outside IR35.
- Immediate start date
- 3-4 months
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